The Alumni & Friends Circle

The Alumni & Friends Circleis a designated area on the Midtown campus, near Old Main and the majestic old oak tree, that houses an ensemble of engraved bricks, inscribed benches, trees and light posts.

In 1999 two WCSU Alumnaecreated the Alumni & Friends Circle as a fundraising and beautification program for all to share. Several brick paths now lead into the circle making it highly visible to students, faculty, staff and visitors on a regular basis.

Since the original Alumni & Friends Circle was established, other areas on campus have been designated with their own brick campaigns:

The Campus Beautification Ceremony takes place each year celebrating the growth of the programs and the breadth of the University.

Once you have walkedthese grounds, you are involved in a process that shapes the future. Celebrate that journey. Be part of WestConn’s legacy for tomorrow.

Bricks

You may purchase individual 4”x 8” bricks for $100 with engraving up to 3 lines and up to 16 characters per line (spaces and punctuation count as characters).

You can have two or more bricks installed as a grouping. Please order both at the same time.

All engraving is 1/8” deep into the brick with permanent black ink, sealed, and not effected by sun, weather or traffic.

All individual bricks or groupings will be placed randomly throughout the circle.

Trees

Trees surrounding the circle or anywhere throughout both campus can be named for $500, with A "Tree Hugger" stainless steel plaque attached to an expandable, environmentally friendly spring, which grows with the tree, personalized with your message.

Benches

Park benches throughout both campuses can be named for $1,000 each. A nameplate is attached to the seat back personalized with your message.

Light Posts

Antique-style light posts surround the circle. They can be named for $2,500 each, with a nameplate at the base of the post personalized with your message.